Craftlands: stories of traditional skills
This week, Jackie is on the trail of spittle-makers, quarrel-pickers, yowlers and the other traditional craftspeople whose skills have vanished from mainstream life. Alongside academic, broadcaster an...
31 Okt 202531min
James VI and the witch trials
This episode contains descriptions of violence that may not be suitable for all listeners. In this week’s episode, Jackie is joined by historian Steven Veerapen to discuss the role James VI played in...
17 Okt 202545min
Inside the archives
This week, Jackie delves into the National Trust for Scotland’s archives. Along the way, she discovers stories of a past US President, a unlikely connection to the Titanic, and details of how places c...
3 Okt 202532min
The road to Bannockburn
In this week’s episode, Jackie is tracing the events that ultimately led to the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. In essence, that means following the life and legacy of William Wallace – a historical f...
19 Sep 202546min
The St Kilda diaries
This week, Jackie dives into a biographical account of life on the remote St Kilda in the early 20th century. Using handwritten diaries kept by Alice MacLachlan, a schoolteacher who lived on the archi...
5 Sep 202531min
A beginner’s guide to the bagpipes
They are the soundtrack to weddings, funerals, Burns night celebrations and more. Bagpipes have earned their places as the national instrument of Scotland and holds a special place in the heart of man...
22 Aug 202546min
Good Natured: walking for wellbeing
Whether it’s a woodland walk, a wild swim, or a mosey around a garden, we’ve all experienced the effects of nature on our wellbeing. Here at the Trust we know this too well, which is why we’ve launche...
8 Aug 202532min
After Culloden: the life of Charles Edward Stuart
Reporting from both Rome and the studio, Jackie tracks the life of Charles Edward Stuart – known to many by the nickname of Bonnie Prince Charlie – after the events of the Battle of Culloden. Between...
25 Jul 202539min
